Promoting ‘food sovereignty’ and feeding people
The last two years more Blacks and Hispanics didn’t know where their food was coming from, according to official government data. With Covid 19 pandemic created job losses, illnesses and other problems, families headed to long lines at food banks. The problem was worse for neighborhoods suffering from “food apartheid,” or systems that led to and maintain a lack of...
Preventative measures in addressing Black health
By Shawntell Muhammad In honor of National Minority Health Month, we are going to highlight Black men’s health. Black people in America, particularly Black men, are at a higher risk of developing and suffering from major chronic illnesses, compared to other groups in this country. When it comes to hypertension (high blood pressure), Black men account for 59 percent of...
On the move for the mission of Muhammad
For over 90 years, and despite vehement opposition from the U.S. government and the enemies of Allah (God), the Nation of Islam continues to forge ahead in the name of Allah (God), who came in the Person of the Great Mahdi Master Fard Muhammad, who taught and raised up the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The Fruit of Islam (FOI),...
The ‘Rock of the South’
ATLANTA (FinalCall.com) - The life and times of Minister Abdul Rahman Muhammad will be celebrated with a weekend of events featuring a special tribute January 31 in Atlanta, with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan who serves as the honorary chair of the planning committee giving special remarks that night. "We want to recognize our brother for his great work....
The life and legacy of revolutionary freedom fighter: Reies López Tijerina
“Let us pursue justice and peace. Let us sacrifice our lives for the kingdom of Justice and Righteousness. We can do it. We must do it. Let us do it now, today.” Reies López Tijerina, June 19, 1968 EL PASO, Texas (FinalCall.com) - Family members and activists gathered here for a three-day celebration of the great life and legacy...
The example and impact of Mr. Muhammad’s Star Student
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is the star student of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Listen to any of the countless messages he has given, and his introduction is consistent: “I am a student of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.” The Minister’s rise in the Nation of Islam came with trials, dedication, and a commitment to being the best Muslim,...
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announces retirement
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge, a former Congressional Black Caucus Chair and a staunch advocate for the Black Press of America, has announced that she’s stepping down from her role in the Biden-Harris administration. The 71-year-old Ms. Fudge disclosed that her last day in office would be March 22. After decades of public service, she’ll return to...
Lahaina residents worry a rebuilt Maui town could slip into the hands of affluent outsiders
LAHAINA, Hawaii—Richy Palalay so closely identifies with his Maui hometown that he had a tattoo artist permanently ink “Lahaina Grown” on his forearms when he was 16. But a chronic housing shortage and an influx of second-home buyers and wealthy transplants have been displacing residents like Palalay who give Lahaina its spirit and identity. A fast-moving wildfire that incinerated much of the...
Second Choice Matters: Biden’s VP pick and Election 2020
by Barrington M. Salmon WASHINGTON—With news that Joe Biden is days away from choosing a vice presidential candidate, talk has centered on whether he should pick a Black woman, why, what his campaign stands to gain and what each potential woman brings to the table. Mr. Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, is considering former National Security Adviser Susan Rice; California...